Concussions

concussion symptoms

- Nausea - Vomiting - Balance problems - Dizziness - Fatigue - Trouble falling asleep - Sleeping more than usual - Sleeping less than usual - Drowsiness - Sensitivity to light - Sensitivity to sound - Difficulty concentrating - Difficulty remembering - Visual problems

Severe Concussion

A grade 3, or severe concussion, is the most serious type of concussion. Often, the patient will lose consciousness for 5 minutes or more.The effects of a severe concussion could last for multiple weeks. Immediate medical attention is required, and patients should be carefully monitored.

Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic brain injury (TBI), also known as intracranial injury, occurs when an external force injures the brain. TBI can be classified based on severity, mechanism (closed or penetrating head injury), or other features (e.g., occurring in a specific location or over a widespread area).

How do you get a concussion?

When a force hits your body so hard that it rocks your brain back and forth so hard you get a concussion.

Moderate Concussion

With a moderate concussion, symptoms usually last about 30 minutes to a day. However, like a mild concussion, they can potentially last up to a few days with lingering effects, such as an extended headache.

Can you still sleep fine with a concussion?

Yes, with a concussion sleep would help it not hurt it

Concussion

a stunning, damaging, or shattering effect from a hard blow; especially : a jarring injury of the brain resulting in disturbance of cerebral function

Mild Concussion

Generally, a mild concussion is characterized by no loss of consciousness and a headache. The patient will likely also suffer some minor memory loss or confusion.Mild concussion symptoms usually go away within 15 to 30 minutes from the time of the incident, but can last over the next few days.

What is the worst concussion?

Grade 3/ Severe Concussion

What are two symptoms?

Headache, vomit

post concussion syndrome

Post-concussion syndrome is a complex disorder in which various symptoms — such as headaches and dizziness — last for weeks and sometimes months after the injury that caused the concussion. ... In fact, the risk of post-concussion syndrome doesn't appear to be associated with the severity of the initial injury.